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THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION

THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION

RICHMOND, VA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
20-5331849
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION

RICHMOND, VA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
20-5331849
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, focusing instead on relationship-based engagement and grants by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $1.1 million across 31 grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1.1M

2024
Grantees funded
31
Multi-year grantees
74%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

8

Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$32.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
S
Steven a Markel
Board Member
K
Katherine N Markel
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION?
No. THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION give?
THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Florida, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE VALENTINE MUSEUM, MAYMONT FOUNDATION, and FEED MORE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION?
THE STEVEN & KATHERINE MARKEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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